Common use of Education Assistance Program Clause in Contracts

Education Assistance Program. Subject to the budgetary considerations, all full-time permanent employees who are members of Amherst DPW Association – S are eligible for the Educational Assistance Program. The Town of Amherst will pay charges required by a school, including registration, tuition, books, materials, and laboratory fees for any course directly related to an employee’s job, or required for a degree which is so related. The Town of Amherst will pay the educational institution directly for courses approved by the Department Head and the Town Manager. Appointees who withdraw from the course before completion or do not successfully complete the course shall be ineligible for participation in the program for two (2) full years following their withdrawal from the course. No employee may receive more than $250.00 in any fiscal year toward outside education. If any employee withdraws from the course before completion, the employee shall reimburse the Town for that portion of the tuition which is not reimbursable by the educational institution. Any employees who leaves the employ of the Town voluntarily, within twelve (12) months of receiving assistance under this provision, will reimburse the Town for fifty percent (50%) of such assistance. The Education Assistance Program is primarily for the support of continuing education during non- working hours at institutions of higher learning. The Department Head, with the approval of the Town Manager, may grant release time during working hours for participation in the program.

Education Assistance Program. Subject to the budgetary considerations, all full-time permanent employees who are members of Amherst DPW Association – S are eligible for the Educational Assistance Program. The Town of Amherst will pay charges required by a school, including registration, tuition, books, materials, and laboratory fees for any course directly related to an employee’s job, or required for a degree which is so related. The Town of Amherst will pay the educational institution directly for courses approved by the Department Head Superintendent and the Town Manager. Appointees who withdraw from the course before completion or do not successfully complete the course shall be ineligible for participation in the program for two (2) full years following their withdrawal from the course. No employee may receive more than $250.00 in any fiscal year toward outside education. If any employee withdraws from the course before completion, the employee shall reimburse the Town for that portion of the tuition which is not reimbursable by the educational institution. Any employees employee who leaves the employ of the Town voluntarily, within twelve (12) months of receiving assistance under this provision, will reimburse the Town for fifty percent (50%) of such assistance. The Education Assistance Program is primarily for the support of continuing education during non- working hours at institutions of higher learning. The Department HeadSuperintendent, with the approval of the Town Manager, may grant release time during working hours for participation in the program.